Danielle Mac Donald
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Innovative educator specializing in early childhood education, known for creating impactful lesson plans and enrichment activities. Strong background in facilitating collaborative learning and promoting critical thinking, prepared to contribute to a forward-thinking educational environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
El Montecito Early School
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood development.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment, encouraging exploration and creativity among students.
- Developed enrichment activities enhancing cognitive skills and personal growth in preschoolers.
- Supervised classroom assistants, ensuring adherence to educational standards and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and developmental milestones.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment, encouraging exploration and creativity among students.
STEAM Camp Counselor
Scientific Terrific and Art Explorers
02.2022 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging STEM activities for diverse groups of children.
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences to foster creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Mentored junior counselors, providing guidance on activity execution and child engagement techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance program curriculum based on participant feedback.
Educator Pk-8th
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
10.2014 - 06.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated collaborative learning environments enhance student participation.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities to foster student leadership and teamwork skills.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and the effectiveness of instruction.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on teaching methodologies and classroom management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2026
Associate of Arts - English
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA08-2019
Associate of Arts - Art History
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA08-2019
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA08-2019
Skills
- Engaging instructional techniques
- Hands-on project development
- Nature-based learning
- Strong communication with parents
- Social skills development
- Curriculum development
- Multisensory integration
- Music and movement
- Effective classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Behavior Management
- Science exploration
Certification
- Certified in First Aid/CPR
- Certification in Professional and Creative Writing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
El Montecito Early School
08.2024 - Current
STEAM Camp Counselor
Scientific Terrific and Art Explorers
02.2022 - Current
Educator Pk-8th
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
10.2014 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - English
Santa Barbara City College
Associate of Arts - Art History
Santa Barbara City College
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Santa Barbara City College